> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://prodigyfi.gitbook.io/perps-user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://prodigyfi.gitbook.io/perps-user-guide/markets/market-details.md).

# Market details

Upon selecting the market, you will want to spend time understanding the market before opening a position.

To <mark style="color:yellow;">see key details about a market:</mark>

<mark style="color:yellow;">Click the</mark> <mark style="color:yellow;"></mark><mark style="color:yellow;">**Details**</mark> <mark style="color:yellow;"></mark><mark style="color:yellow;">tab on the top part of the trade page.</mark>

* Tick Size: Every market has a predetermined tick size, which refers to the smallest possible price increment that can occur in that particular market.
* Step Size: The step size in a market represents the minimum quantity or increment by which orders can be placed for that particular market.
* Minimum Order Size: Minimum order sizes vary by asset.

In every market, there exist two risk parameters - initial margin fraction and maintenance margin fraction. These parameters determine the maximum leverage that can be applied in that market. They also play a crucial role in calculating the minimum value that must be maintained in an account to open or increase positions (initial margin), or to prevent liquidation (maintenance margin).

* Maximum Leverage: Every market has a predetermined maximum leverage that cannot be exceeded. It is not possible to execute trades that would result in a leverage level higher than this limit.
* Initial Margin Fraction: The initial margin fraction represents the minimum margin required to initiate a position. This fraction is calculated by dividing the position's notional amount by the equity. If the margin fraction surpasses the initial margin fraction, further position increments will be prohibited.


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